So ... you've spent money on the best web developers and graphic designers to make your website look and function spectacularly. Good! But before you expect the visitors to come pouring in, there's much more work to be done.
How will people find ...

In the first article in this series, Grandfather talked about building your own house.
Here's his during the build:
And here's where Grandfather lived while his house was being built:
When he was younger he and his friends (most now ...

Although an English degree might not end up on Len's list of the 10 worst things ever bought, it might not be far from the truth for many American college graduates.
Generally, in the United States a collegiate English degree is considered a ...

Did you make a new year's resolution to improve your finances this year? Fortunately, it only takes a few good habits to meet that noble goal. Even better, most good financial habits are so easy to implement that it's just a matter of getting ...

Earlier this summer my teenage son revealed to me and the Honeybee that he has a girlfriend. Yes, it's his first one.
And as every guy who has ever dared to play the game of love knows, courting the fairer sex requires a suitor to spend a little ...

It's time to sit back, relax and enjoy a little joe ...
Welcome to another rousing edition of Black Coffee, your off-beat weekly round-up of what's been going on in the world of money and personal finance.
Okay, away we go ...
"Let the ...

(This is a sponsored post from LendingTree.)
With housing prices at or near all-time highs in many places, many Americans may be sitting on piles of cash and don't even realize it. This is because, as home values rise, banks are willing to let ...

When evaluating people, they say good character trumps all. Coach John Wooden always preached that character was more important than reputation because "character is what you really are, while reputation is merely what others think you are." Folks ...

Going through the mortgage process can be an intimidating, overwhelming experience, even for people who have done it before.
For newcomers, it can be especially difficult. It's easy to understand why: you're facing the prospect of entering into an ...

Are you thinking about fortifying your retirement savings with a Roth IRA?
Sure, Roth IRAs have their disadvantages -- but there are some really good reasons why you may want to consider one too. Here are the seven best:
Qualified distributions ...

It may seem hard to believe at times, but the 45 Americans who have had the good fortune to be called "Mr. President" are really no different than the rest of us.
Oh sure, sitting US presidents may be considered the most powerful men in the free ...

It's time to sit back, relax and enjoy a little joe ...
Welcome to another rousing edition of Black Coffee, your off-beat weekly round-up of what's been going on in the world of money and personal finance.
It's a little past midnight. I'm writing ...

Debt; it's not a word we like to talk about. It means you owe money, no matter how much it is. But if you do not take it seriously, debt will quickly spiral out of control. When that happens, you're left wondering how you will ever become financially ...

Grandfather says self-confidence and independence go hand-in-hand.
From his earliest days, Grandfather marched to his own drummer. In first-grade at elementary school -- a barracks-like structure with a classroom at each end and a coal furnace in ...

For many people, vacation time means forgetting your worries and visiting sandy sunny beaches, exploring wild life parks, and discovering international culture. But great vacation packages offered by travel agents are usually very costly, which is ...

This is the final post of an occasional series from my dear Aunt Doris, who passed away in 2015 at the age of 94.
Are you one of those people who never win? That's me!
It didn't start out that way, though. When I was 12, like all British ...

Everyone loves Valentine's Day. Well ... almost everyone.
To prove it, here are a some fond financial facts and strange trivia about Valentine's Day that you can whisper into your lover's ear while you're cuddling by the fireplace this February ...

A recent survey has reflected a changing opinion on what constitutes a desirable career opportunity as more millennials cite being in a role they're passionate about as the top reason, according to Ladders.
Passion for their jobs was survey ...

It's time to sit back, relax and enjoy a little joe ...
Welcome to another rousing edition of Black Coffee, your off-beat weekly round-up of what's been going on in the world of money and personal finance.
And away we go ...
"The first panacea ...

Every year on Groundhog Day, folks eager to know whether there will be six more weeks of winter wait for Punxsutawney Phil to emerge from his burrow. Since 1887, the storied groundhog has failed to see his shadow -- thereby predicting an early ...

Disclaimer

This site is for informational and entertainment purposes only, and the content herein should not be mistaken for professional financial advice. This website accepts advertising in the form of monetary and other compensation; as such, topics of discussion are occasionally influenced by these advertisers. Ultimately, you and you alone are responsible for the decisions you make in life, so please contact an independent financial professional for advice regarding your unique personal situation.